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Peaceful activism is a vital part of a healthy democracy because it allows citizens to hold leaders accountable between elections.
Fresh IEBC budget cuts and political remarks on “fixing” votes have sparked fears over the credibility of Kenya’s 2027 elections.
A coalition of African opposition leaders has demanded the release of three jailed politicians, accusing Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda of weaponising courts to crush dissent.
This week, a young woman, Rachel Wandeto Njoki, lost her life while receiving treatment after she was allegedly attacked for bearing a tattoo associated with a politician
East Africa’s emerging diplomatic compact risks mistaking repression of dissent for order and State capacity.
Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré has gained popularity for his development stance and anti-foreign influence rhetoric, but his rule raises concerns over democratic governance.
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